HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-2021 Study Session_Item 1_Saters, Shana (links removed)From:Shana Saters
To:Public Comments
Subject:Carousel Mall
Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:30:19 PM
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Hello my name is and I Shana Saters work in San Bernardino. I am contacting you regarding the
Carousel Mall development.
I have grown up in San Bernardino Carousel mall was my hang out. I worked at 2 locations in the mall
prior to closing. I meet my friends the father to my daughter all at the mall. I am concerned about
the process of community engagement behind this development. I believe the community deserves
a seat at the table to navigate the priorities for the downtown development. Issues like lack of
affordable housing, housing for low income and homeless residents, sustainability, and good jobs
must be included in the project.
I ask that you show your support for community benefits to address the issues I mentioned above.
The city's public monies must go into solving the crisis of unemployment, housing, air pollution, and
investment into resources the community has needed for decades.
City Councilmember, what are you doing to guarantee good jobs, permanently affordable housing,
and environmental sustainability at the Carousel Mall site? I demand that a community land trust is
incorporated into any plan that is proposed to ensure we can house residents AND cooperative
businesses to incorporate sustainability in the long-term.
Together we are stronger, I urge you, let's work together to plan a better future for San Bernardino.
Sincerely
Shana Saters